The best private helicopter tour Las Vegas has to offer depends on how much time and money you want to spend. For a quick look at the Strip, book a 12 to 15 minute flight at $149 per guest. For a desert landing and a champagne toast, the one hour Neon & Nature flight at $254 fits. For the Grand Canyon, plan on $549 to $799 and 2.3 to 4.5 hours. A good pick matches your time, your budget, and how much of the cabin you are willing to share.
Comparing options online is harder than it should be. Prices are quoted per seat or per flight, "private" means different things from one operator to the next, and a 10 minute ride sits beside a 4.5 hour canyon trip. You can lose an hour and still not know what two people will pay.
Another Side Tours has run Las Vegas tours since 2007 and offers helicopter flights from a meeting point on South Las Vegas Boulevard. Below are four of them, from shortest to longest, with prices, timing, and who each one suits. A final section explains what "private" really means, what night flights and other operators list, and how to book without surprises.
1. Vegas Views Helicopter Tour for a quick Strip flight
The Vegas Views flight is a 12 to 15 minute ride over the Las Vegas Strip that shows the city’s best-known sights from the air. It costs $149 per guest, which makes it the lowest-priced flight in our lineup.
What you get and what it costs
- Flight type: semi private
- Helicopter: ECO-Star
- Ride time: 12 to 15 minutes
- Price: $149, with 1 guest included
- Meeting point: 6075 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119
If all you want is the Strip from above, a short flight does the job without costing you an afternoon.
Who it suits
This flight suits visitors with a tight schedule. If you have a layover day, a convention evening, or a group that wants one big memory before dinner, 15 minutes in the air is easy to fit in.
It is not the right pick if you want to land somewhere or see the desert. For that, step up to the next flight.
2. Neon & Nature Helicopter Tour with a desert landing
The Neon & Nature flight covers both the Strip and Red Rock Canyon, then lands in the desert for a champagne toast. It costs $254 and takes about one hour from start to finish.
What you get and what it costs
You fly over the Strip, continue to Red Rock Canyon, and touch down at a private desert landing spot for roughly 30 minutes. Airtime is about 12 to 15 minutes each way, and the flight time is listed as 24 minutes.
- Flight type: semi private
- Helicopter: ECO-Star
- Total duration: about 1 hour
- Price: $254
- Meeting point: 6075 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119
If you are wondering what a 20 minute helicopter ride costs, this is a useful reference. Our 24 minute flight with a landing is $254, against $149 for the 12 to 15 minute Strip flight.
Pay the extra $105 over the Strip flight and you get Red Rock, a landing, and a toast instead of a fly-by.
Who it suits
Couples marking an anniversary or birthday will get the most from it. The landing gives you a quiet moment on the ground, which a Strip-only flight cannot offer.
It also suits small groups who want a lot of scenery without giving up a day. Skip it if the Grand Canyon is the real goal.
3. Grand Canyon landing flights from the Strip
Three of our flights land at the Grand Canyon: The Wind Dancer, The Western Journey, and The Indian Territory. They cost $549 to $799 and differ mainly in how long you spend on the ground.
What you get and what it costs
All three pass over Hoover Dam on the way to the canyon. The table sets them side by side.
| Flight | Price | Total time | Airtime | Time on the ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wind Dancer | $689 | about 2.3 hours | about 45 min each way | about 30 minutes, canyon landing and refreshments |
| The Western Journey | $549 per guest | about 4.5 hours | about 45 min each way | about 3 hours at the Grand Canyon West |
| The Indian Territory | $799 | about 4.5 hours | not listed | landing below the rim at Hualapai Indian Territory, then a second landing at Grand Canyon West |
Western Journey is listed per guest. Confirm the unit on the booking page for the other two.
Who it suits
Pick The Wind Dancer if you have only a half day. Pick The Western Journey if you want the lowest price and the most time at the canyon. Choose The Indian Territory if descending below the rim matters to you.
4. The Skywalk Odyssey Helicopter Tour
The Skywalk Odyssey flies you over Hoover Dam and Lake Mead to the glass-bottom Grand Canyon Skywalk, then returns past Downtown Las Vegas. It costs $749 per guest and takes about 2.75 hours.
What you get and what it costs
- Flight type: semi private
- Duration: about 2.75 hours
- Price: $749 per guest
- Included: expedited admission to the Skywalk, VIP ground transportation, and a Skywalk souvenir photo
The Skywalk flight costs $200 more than the Western Journey, and you get back about 1.75 hours of your day.
Who it suits
This flight suits travelers who want to step onto the Skywalk and still be back in the city the same afternoon. Expedited admission means you skip the queue on the ground.
If you would rather spend three hours exploring the West Rim, the Western Journey fits better. Choose this one when the glass walkway is the point.
Private, semi private and night flights compared
A flight billed as private can mean anything from a full charter to a shared cabin, so ask what private means before you pay. Our helicopter flights are listed as semi private, and you should confirm the seating arrangement when you book.
What private means on a helicopter tour
A true private flight keeps the whole cabin for your own party. One operator lists a 6-passenger cabin for private groups of up to 6. A semi private flight puts a small number of guests on the aircraft and costs less per person.
Charters are usually priced per flight, not per hour of flying. Ask for a written quote that states flight time, landing time, and passenger count. If you want a full private flight built around your group, our custom tours team can build a helicopter itinerary around your party.
What other operators list for prices
Listed starting prices from operators and booking sites show the market range:
| Flight type | Listed starting price |
|---|---|
| Short Strip flight, about 10 to 15 minutes | $99 to $139 |
| Strip flight with a dining package | about $799 |
| Grand Canyon landing flight | $509 to $569 per person |
A night flight shows the Strip lit up, but it suits short Strip flights, not canyon trips, because landings run in daylight. Our flights above are not described as night departures, so ask about timing before you book if lights are your priority.
How to book without surprises
Work through one example. A couple choosing the Western Journey pays 2 × $549 = $1,098. The same couple on the Skywalk Odyssey pays 2 × $749 = $1,498, which is $400 more. Four guests on Vegas Views pay 4 × $149 = $596.
Before you pay, check these:
- How many guests share the cabin
- Whether the price is per guest or per flight
- What is included, such as ground transport or admission
- The cancellation terms
Our policy: no cancellations or refunds within 7 days of your tour date, and ticket sales are final.
Ask three questions before you pay: who shares the cabin, what the price covers, and what happens if you cancel.
Choosing your flight
Match the flight to your time. Vegas Views at $149 gives you the Strip in 15 minutes. Neon & Nature at $254 adds Red Rock and a desert landing. The Grand Canyon flights run $549 to $799 depending on time on the ground, and the Skywalk Odyssey at $749 puts you on the glass walkway.
Whatever you pick, confirm how many guests share the cabin and what the price includes. That keeps a quote from turning into a surprise on the day.
If you want a flight built around your own group, talk to our tour experts about a custom helicopter itinerary.
